Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 240432307 Use & Care Manual

Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer c lean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipeupanyspills immediately andclean bothsections
at least t wicea year.Neverusemetallic scouring pads, b rushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions o nany
surface.
D o not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Care & Cleaning
Chart
Part What To Use Tips and Precautions
InteriorlDoor • Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to
Liner wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around
• Baking soda and water controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a dean soft cloth.
Drawers/Bins • Soap and water Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves • Soap and water Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm
• Glass cleaner water.
• Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille • Soap and water Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See illustration on
• Mild liquid sprays page 6). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
• Vacuum attachment and dry.
Exterior and • Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean
Handles handles.
Exterior and
Handles • Soap and water Clean stainless steel front and handles with soapy water. Use ammonia
• Ammonia on stubborn spots. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These
(Stainless • Stainless Steel cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major
Steel Models Cleaners department stores.
Only)
Condenser • Condenser Cleaning No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or
Coils Brush is available from greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If
(Fan-cooled your dealer, cleaning is necessary, remove toe grille and use extended vacuum
models only) • Vacuum Cleaner attachment and condenser cleaning brush to remove dust build-up from
condenser coils (see item "J" in illustration on page 17 for location).
Condenser
Coils • Vacuum Cleaner Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust build-up
on the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-
(Air-cooled cooled refrigerators only.
models only)
Defrost Water • Soap and water Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at
Pan bottom rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). Wipe water pan
with damp cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable.
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